Chief Engineer – Greenock

{ “@context”: “http://schema.org”, “@type”: “JobPosting”, “title”: “Chief Engineer – Greenock”, “description”: “## Chief Engineer – GreenockApplylocations: Greenock Operations – Harbourtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR3706**Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Chief Engineer on Tugs – That’s Exactly the Point.**Svitzer is looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Greenock operation and become an integral part of our Harbour Towage operations.This is not a supervisory role from the sidelines.As Chief Engineer, you are hands-on, accountable, and ultimately responsible for keeping powerful tug vessels operational in a demanding, safety-critical environment where downtime is not an option.If you want real ownership, technical challenge, and responsibility this is the role where it counts.**This Is What the Job Really Looks Like*** Maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment* Diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure* Owning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine room* Supporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times* Working as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matterIf you’re looking for a desk-based Chief Engineer role, this isn’t it.If you want to be trusted with real authority and responsibility, it probably is.**Why Svitzer?**Because tug engineering should be done properly.* **2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation** – work hard, then properly switch off* **Modern, well-maintained fleet** – no corner-cutting, no neglected machinery* **A company that expects high standards** — and backs you to meet them* **Local technical support** – close, capable, responsiveWe don’t promise an easy job.We promise one worthy of the title *Chief Engineer*.**What You Get*** Competitive Salary of £68,440.88 per annum* Permanent, Time-for-Time contract* Pension matched up to 10%* Life Cover (4x pensionable salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance* Uniforms and PPE provided* Employee Assistance Programme**What You Bring*** Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer <6000kW (III/2 Unlimited preferred)* Valid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity)* Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and problem-solving skills* Harbour towage or small-vessel experience preferred* A professional mindset and pride in safe, reliable engineering* The right to live and work in the UK* A Full UK Driving LicenceThis is a senior engineering role for someone who wants responsibility, challenge, and influence — not just a job title.If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-20”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Svitzer Americas”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__436982847__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=1103” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Greenock” } } }